CAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAL Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAL Comm School District school district, located in Latimer, IA with about 140 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, CAL Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CAL Elementary School, located in Latimer, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the CAL Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school operates with a community-centered approach, leveraging its role as a key part of the rural Iowa educational landscape. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while maintaining the personalized feel of a smaller school setting, which allows teachers to provide more individualized attention to student needs. Through its programming and commitment to local families, CAL Elementary remains focused on cultivating a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social responsibility.

For more information, contact CAL Elementary School at (641) 579-6085 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.